2G and 3G switch-off in the Czech Republic
Quick answer
2G in the Czech Republic: Planned at some operators, 2030. All three operators switched off 3G in 2021 (Vodafone by 31 March, O2 and T-Mobile in the second half of the year). ČTÚ licence conditions keep 2G running until at least 2028 (30 June 2028 for T-Mobile and Vodafone), and Vodafone Group plans to end 2G in Europe by 2030.
3GOff, 2021
2GPlanned at some operators, 2030
Operators
Checked 30 October 2026.
Dates are set by each operator and can change. Check with us before you plan around them.
| Operator | 3G | 2G |
|---|---|---|
| O2 Czech Republic | Off, second half of 2021 | Not confirmed |
| T-Mobile Czech Republic | Off, second half of 2021 | Not confirmed |
| Vodafone Czech Republic | Off, 31 March 2021 | Planned, by 2030 |
Details
- O2 Czech Republic 3G. The regulator confirms all 3G was switched off in H2 2021; O2's plan put the last regions at 30 November 2021. Český telekomunikační úřad (ČTÚ)
- T-Mobile Czech Republic 3G. The regulator confirms all 3G was switched off in H2 2021; T-Mobile scheduled its switch-off for October to November 2021. Český telekomunikační úřad (ČTÚ)
- Vodafone Czech Republic 3G. 3G frequencies moved to 4G and 5G. Vodafone Czech Republic
- Vodafone Czech Republic 2G. Vodafone Group will phase out all its remaining 2G networks in Europe by 2030; no Czech-specific date published, and ČTÚ licence terms keep 2G to at least 30 June 2028. Vodafone Group
Regulator and government
- When renewing O2's 2100 MHz allocation in December 2021, ČTÚ required O2 to keep its 2G network on until at least 2028, unless 2G users fall below 5% sooner. ČTÚ
- New 2100 MHz licences for T-Mobile (from 23 October 2024) and Vodafone (from 24 February 2025) require them to offer 2G retail and wholesale services, at least basic voice for older devices, until at least 30 June 2028. Český telekomunikační úřad (ČTÚ)
What this means for your devices
Each SIM profile has its own page, showing where it works and what it supports.
Common questions
When does 2G switch off in the Czech Republic?
Planned at some operators, 2030.
Is 3G still working in the Czech Republic?
Off, 2021.
Sources
- Výroční zpráva Českého telekomunikačního úřadu za rok 2021, Český telekomunikační úřad (ČTÚ)
- 3G internet (slovník pojmů), Vodafone Czech Republic
- Vodafone to boost network performance for customers by phasing out 2G, Vodafone Group
- ČTÚ has restored spectrum block allocation 2100 MHz to O2, ČTÚ
- Výroční zpráva Českého telekomunikačního úřadu za rok 2022, Český telekomunikační úřad (ČTÚ)
Checked 30 October 2026. Dates move, so check the operator’s own notice before you plan a change.